MsMonny

the fact that you don't have to drive hours from the city to hit the hills and country! Our beaches are absolutely beautiful, the wineries are on our doorstep and our weather is perfect!!

I am sorry to say this but.... over and out!! I have had to deal with bronchitis the last week or so, and there was no way I could exercise! That, as well as the foot....well, it is time I bail out! Thanks for having me! It was def fun while it lasted. :smile:

Thanks for this. :smile:

I am just wondering if people use LG to lose weight or use it to when they are lean to bulk up the muscle and to get leaner?? I am not only seeing LG to lose weight, but to have it as a healthy lifestyle. I have been told that it is mainly used for the latter, not to lose weight.

The more you eat sugar, the more you will crave it. That is why cold turkey works. Mind over matter.....believe in yourself, plan your attack and repeat "suck it up, princess' for it will be hard in the first week! Move around and don't sit moping about not being able to eat sugar. Distraction and planning is the key. Good…

You will get headaches if you go cold turkey, you will feel ill and you will feel tired .... BUT.... it is the only way to go. Read labels and research. I have done it and the only sugar I had was an apple or another piece of fruit. There is a guy at the gym that can tell if I have had a binge on sugar - my eyes are DEAD!…

Wow - you look amazing. I think that people may be so use to seeing you the 'old' way, that this new, slim, beautiful you is a bit of a shock for them. If you are in a healthy weight range, then I would say NO, you are not too skinny! Are you looking 'hollow' in your face? Is your collar bone protuding too much? Ribs…

You being a male, I would say you are eating too little calories in your day. Sorry to say this, but i have heard the Dukan isn't all it's cracked up to be. Your body could be in a plateau, instead of 'starvation mode' and maybe to shake it up a bit, eat more. It's a pity we can't see your diary to assess how many cals you…

Protien shakes are protien which is a food. Protien isn't exercise, so they aren't 'exercise calories'. How many shakes are you having in the day? I wouldn't substitute them for real food, but having the shake after your workout is the better option.

Sorry, you lost me on page 7! :yawn: People really re-hash stuff on here, don't they?? Thanks to those who answered my HCG (or whatever the letters are) question......eeewwww, is all I have to say to that! :sick:

Sorry, I was meant to say thanks to the people replying to my post about PMT hunger. I am really happy to know that it is do-able. I can't wait to see what happens when it hits me. I think I might start this AFTER that TOM as I will have more energy and be able to go for longer without food.

@Chris - that is so funny! i can just imagine them thinking how the hell does he stay so lean when he pigs out at this time of the night?? LOL Well, I couldn't help myself and asked a trainer, whilst doing my weights session, if he was open minded. He obviously said yes and then I asked him if he knew about IF. I thought I…

What's HCG? I prob know but can't for the life of me figure it out! :embarassed:

Saw the physio today and i have inflammation of the tendon that runs along the tibia probably caused by my plantar fascia! So, most of my cardio has been on the treadmill - jogging and walking. Now that I can't do that until my calf is rested, it will be hard for me to burn any calories when I am away from the gym!! Looks…

I have been ravenous for the last couple of days and realised it is nearly that TOM.....so, my question to the ladies doing LG or ESE is how do you deal with your cravings and hunger when IF? I am actually hoping you will all say that it dissappeared and there has been no problems coming up to that time or during! :wink:

Yep, thats true. Can only give this a go and see if it works for my body or not! :happy:

Thanks Chris and Jeanine for your answers. I went to bed last night after posting and was thinking about the hours and how to make it work. Yes, you are right Chris, 1, 5 and 7 would be good, even 1, 4 and 7, or better still 12, 4 and 6! This morning I was eating breakfast and thinking, I am not even hungry but I am still…

Ok, thanks to Alloranx for giving me the link to this thread!! I have been using Xtend during my weight workouts for a while BUT still doing the 6 meals a day, non fasting diet. Well, I was told I am wasting my money if I am using it this way.....so, I am really considering doing the Leangains way of eating (not a diet!!).…

How are people messing with it?? Aren't we just meant to log the cals and then leave? I noticed peoples names are highlighted now too....why is this??

*bump* I am interested in IF. Bumping the thread so I can find it again and to keep reading all the posts. Then I have a few questions!!

Wow, thanks Alloranx!! :bigsmile: That is a wealth of info, and in laymans terms! Well, I guess I will finish my Xtend and not buy it again. I really can't see myself doing the fasting bit; I think I would be sick. I def have to have food in my body before I can do any exercise. So a couple of boiled eggs look like a good…

?? - burning for heat?? Sorry, what do you mean? Do you mean thermogenic stuff?

ok, so what does 'training fasted' means? Sorry for being naive. Is it in my mind that I actually found my muscles to be less sore after a weights session when I started using this product? One thing I don't like is sugar and having artificial sweeteners in my drink every day sort of irked me, but I thought it would be…

Looks like I had better get on the treadmill even though I really really am tired, my calf is sooo sore and I can't be bothered.....need to do about 110 cal to get over the 1500!! I think I can do that, hey???

bondbill2k2 - that if fan-bloody-tastic!!! What a difference! Well done on you loss and your gain.....gain in health and wellbeing!! :happy:

Inspiring! Thanks for sharing. :smile:

Don't know if you are or not, but are you BREASTFEEDING?? If you are, you need heaps more than 1200 calories. 1200 calories is mainly for people who do alot of sitting and not much exercise. I know you said you do eat back the calories (or most) but I still think you are under-eating!! Try eating more, and make it clean…

hmmm, whats that saying...."stuck between a rock and a hard place"!! You need him for security but you DON'T need his attitude. Hope it gets better for you.

Question....is this Mon to Fri or Mon to Sun?? If it is Mon to Fri, then I had better get my butt on the treadmill tonight because my gym session was mainly a measure and weight time!! If it is the latter, then I am safe cos I will be on the tready tomorrow jogging!!

I don't do the whole 5 min cool down but continue to walk fast and then cool down after it has finished. 5 min for a cool down is a loooong time, IMO.